Can anyone explain DE and what I should be using it for?

[Organics North]

Ah yes the ole DE debate.
Me I use a little in my feed, on the coop floor under the deep litter, and in my planting soil, and on my plants. With that said I do not use much.. Just a little.

I do not use chemical wormers as a preventative. It is not organic and goes against my personal philosophy of good health... I do not know if DE is good for anything or not. It is cheap where I am and costs me penny's per week...

Here is a quote from a older thread. IMO this sums up DE for all sides of this debate...

Lazy J Farms Feed & Hay :

DE, Diatomacious Earth, supposedly has anti-parasitic properties. However, the scientific community has yet to elucidate responses when evaluated in controlled studies.

dawg53... Some of us "nut cases" believe in pixy dust...

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[ARose4Heaven]

I have been looking all over for DE. I went to my local Thiesen's Farm store, and they just looked at me like I was a little green alien. Where can I get it?

 

[cubalaya]

it works for me and my animals and my vet is good.

 

[dawg53]

Quote:
dawg53... Some of us "nut cases" believe in pixy dust...

ON

Then why waste your money on DE if you dont know if it's good for anything or not?

 

[dawg53]

Quote:
If you like feeding them sand, go for it.

 

[speckledhen]

Folks, I think we've about exhausted this subject now. Thanks for your participation.